Denis vs Penny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denis

Boy #1,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus, god of wine"

Origin: Greek Dionysios

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Girl #746 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"with a web over her face"

Origin: Greek

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Denis Rank #1,643

Penny Rank #746

Penny is more popular, ranked #746 vs #1643 for Denis.

Is Denis or Penny more popular?

Penny is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Denis at #1643 in the United States.

What do Denis and Penny mean?

Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin). Penny means "with a web over her face" (Greek origin).

Are Denis and Penny boy or girl names?

Denis is primarily a boy name. Penny is primarily a girl name.